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American Killer Bees HQ

5 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Melbourne, Florida

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule americankillerbeesfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 321-806-0633

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–9 pm
Friday 10:30 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at American Killer Bees HQ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“We’ve taken Muay Thai classes and appreciate the attention to technique and form Jimmy guides us with, and the high energy in Nikita’s kickboxing classes!”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“Incredible community, family environment that supports and encourages everyone to train from kids to adults.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 6 mentions

“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”

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🥊 Boxing 6 mentions

“This gym not only has morning and evening classes, but they have different types of classes (boxing, kickboxing, cardio MMA, etc.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at American Killer Bees HQ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 6 mentions

“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”

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🥊 Boxing 6 mentions

“This gym not only has morning and evening classes, but they have different types of classes (boxing, kickboxing, cardio MMA, etc.”

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🏟️ MMA

“This gym not only has morning and evening classes, but they have different types of classes (boxing, kickboxing, cardio MMA, etc.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“AKB has excellent instruction in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing, and kickboxing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I’ve always wanted to take self defense classes, but I have a busy schedule and nervous to talk to people.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 175 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“He is now 13 and attending Muay Thai classes weekly building his confidence with great instructors Jimmy, Nikita, Israel.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your limits, and more.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“We’ve taken Muay Thai classes and appreciate the attention to technique and form Jimmy guides us with, and the high energy in Nikita’s kickboxing classes!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The gym is clean and bags are wiped down after every class.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I told him not to worry about it, but he insisted — that moment alone said a lot about the kind of place this is.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 14 mentions

“From the second you open the front door and are welcomed by all the amazing staff and coaches, you really feel the sense of: pride, family, and teamwork.”

From the reviews

If you’re looking for a new hobby or looking for a way to get in shape American Killer Bees is the gym to look for. I’ve been going to this gym for over 2 years and have been in love ever since. They have multiple different classes you could join at any fitness level.

★★★★★ — Alexa, Jun 2023

Friendly and knowledgeable coaches and staff. They are very good at recognizing individual skill levels and work with those students that need more coaching. I started doing Muay Thai for the first time in life and although they provide plenty of coaching, they will hold you accountable and will push you to your…

★★★★★ — Alexander, Jul 2025

Dead ass - legit Outstanding gym/training amenities, knowledge, and motivation! Incredible community, family environment that supports and encourages everyone to train from kids to adults. If you’ve been thinking about starting this journey stop thinking and come in!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Oct 2025

I’ve always wanted to learn boxing for fitness and self-defense, and for that AKB is the place to be! The owners, Israel and Nikita, are fantastic people. They are very friendly and respectful towards all who enter their gym, and are excited when newcomers join.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Feb 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at American Killer Bees HQ

American Killer Bees HQ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at American Killer Bees HQ

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find American Killer Bees HQ

249 Babcock St, Melbourne, FL32935

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